HC Deb 31 October 1929 vol 231 c320
52. Mr. DAY

asked the President of the Board of Education whether his Department has considered the advisability of having fire extinguishers installed in the elementary schools in England and Wales; and what would be the cost?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Sir Charles Trevelyan)

This, is a matter for the local education and school authorities. I can, however, assure my hon. Friend that in considering school plans the Board give careful attention to the arrangements for escape in case of fire.

Mr. DAY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether estimates have been taken out as to the cost, so that an answer can be given to the last part of the question?

Mr. SEXTON

Will my right hon. Friend in considering the adoption of this suggestion, have regard to superflous and supplementary questions?